Pioneering the Future of Luxury Designer Fabrics
Founded in Denmark in 1968, Kvadrat has become Europe’s reference point for design-led textile innovation. The work pairs a strong design heritage with serious material development, which is why architects specify it as readily as interior designers do. These are fabrics made to a building’s standards, not just a room’s.
The range runs on premium wool blends, recycled fibres and high-performance synthetics, and that breadth is the reason a single house can supply a private drawing room, a corporate headquarters and a hotel lobby with equal confidence. Collaboration is central to how Kvadrat works: Nanna Ditzel, Giulio Ridolfo and the fashion designer Raf Simons have all shaped collections here, and that creative range keeps the catalogue moving without losing its discipline.
Kvadrat Performance-Led Collections
The catalogue is easiest to read as a set of functional families, each built to answer a different brief. The same design intelligence that suits a premium corporate office also serves a luxury marine fit-out, a boutique hotel or a private residence. The difference is in the specification.
High-Performance Upholstery Fabrics
Two weaves show what Kvadrat upholstery is capable of. Hallingdal 65, the Nanna Ditzel design that became the archetype for woollen textiles, and Steelcut Trio, with its fine three-dimensional weave, are both engineered to hold a crisp, tailored line on high-end furniture, corporate lounge seating and the busiest luxury interiors.
The numbers tell the story. General domestic upholstery is typically rated at around 15,000 to 25,000 Martindale rubs; both of these sit at 100,000, well into severe-contract territory.
- Hallingdal 65: 70% new wool, 30% viscose. 100,000 Martindale. Lightfastness 7. Certified to Crib 5 (BS 5852).
- Steelcut Trio: 90% new wool, 10% nylon. 100,000 Martindale. Yarn-dyed from three colours for a depth that shifts as you move past it. Crib 5 (BS 5852) and marine (IMO) certification available.
- Remix 3: 90% new wool, 10% nylon. 100,000 Martindale. Woven from mélange yarns, so it reads as a calm solid from across the room but reveals subtle colour shifts up close. Crib 5 (BS 5852) certification available.
Both resist pilling and keep their finish under heavy use, which is what lets a designer put a genuinely beautiful wool on a sofa that has to survive a hotel rather than a guest room.
Luxury Curtain Fabrics
Kvadrat curtains are a quieter discipline. The drapery collections are made to manage light, from soft diffusion to near full dim-out, while keeping the clean, unfussy look the brand is known for. Fabric on this scale does acoustic work too: hung across a large window or a hard-surfaced room, it softens reverberation and takes the edge off the noise in open-plan homes, penthouses and hospitality spaces. The movement and weight of the cloth matter as much as the colour, and Kvadrat gets both right.
Sourcing Kvadrat Fabrics in the UK
Studio 198 gives UK architects, designers and procurement teams direct access to authentic Kvadrat fabrics, with the support a real specification needs:
- Sampling: order Kvadrat samples to assess colour, weave and handle before you commit.
- Technical specification support: Martindale, composition, fire performance and width confirmed for your setting.
- Fire certification documentation: the paperwork required to sign off on contract and hospitality schemes.
- Project coordination: managing batch consistency and quantities across large commercial and residential runs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kvadrat fabric used for?
Upholstery, curtains, blinds, cushions, acoustic panels and wall applications, across both homes and commercial interiors. The upholstery weaves are the best known, but the range covers most soft-furnishing needs.
What makes Kvadrat fabric different from other fabrics?
It combines genuine design credibility with measurable performance. A fabric like Hallingdal 65 looks like a design classic because it is one, yet it withstands 100,000 Martindale rubs, so the beauty does not come at the expense of durability.
Can Kvadrat fabric be used in commercial spaces?
Yes. Many collections are certified for contract, hospitality and even marine use, with the fire ratings and abrasion figures those settings require. This is a core part of what Kvadrat is built for.
Are Kvadrat fabrics environmentally friendly?
Sustainability runs through the range, with recycled fibres, responsibly sourced wool and recognised certifications such as the EU Ecolabel and Greenguard across many fabrics. We can confirm the credentials of any specific textile.
Bring Your Next Interior Project to Life with Studio 198
Whether you are specifying for a flagship office, a hotel or a private home, the right Kvadrat textile is best judged in the hand. We invite architects, contract specifiers, and residential clients to request premium material sample runs, request technical specification sheets, or arrange a procurement consultation with the Studio 198 team. Tell us what the project needs, and we will help you specify it properly.
